Paul Thomas Anderson wins Oscar for 'One Battle After Another'
After 14 Oscar nominations without a prior win, Paul Thomas Anderson finally took home his first Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 98th Academy Awards.
His film One Battle After Another, based on Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, broke his long dry spell and brought some well-deserved recognition.
Cast and plot of 'One Battle After Another'
One Battle After Another has been sweeping awards, picking up trophies at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Critics's Choice Awards, and more.
The cast is stacked: Leonardo DiCaprio plays an ex-revolutionary, Sean Penn is a hard-edged colonel, with Chase Infiniti and Benicio del Toro rounding out the lineup.
The story follows an ex-revolutionary whose peaceful life is disrupted by the resurgence of a corrupt military officer.
If you're into buzzy films with big names and bold plots, this one's worth checking out.